Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth Kates, age 90, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Newark, Ohio. She was born May 13, 1930 in Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Rose Hess. Betty was a devoted member to the Church of Christ Alexandria, and in her free time she loved tending to her garden. She is survived by her loving grandchildren Brandon (Sloane) Kates, Matt (Tiffany) Kates, Nicole (Jason) Looker, Tricia (Richard) Green, Jenna (Tyler) Greene, and James Greene, great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Colton, Randy, Ricky, Ella, Emma, Lucas, Vanessa, Sydney, Abbey, Hannah, and Amora. Betty is preceded in passing by her husband Boyce Kates, and sons Paul Kates and Randy Kates. Family and friends may call from 11:00am-1:00pm Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Crouse-Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. A funeral service will begin at 1:00pm, with a committal service to follow at Green Hill Cemetery.